Pastor Brit looks at Paul’s show-trial before Roman Governor Felix—and unearths a valuable lesson for every follower of Jesus…
Tag: #bookofacts
‘It’s Never Too Late’ (1 Cor. 5:7)
Missed opportunities and false starts? It’s never too late for a new beginning…
‘Paul in Prison: The Worst of Times, The Best of Times’ (Philippians 1:1-13)
For the Philippians, Paul in prison was the worst that could happen; for Paul—and the Gospel—it was the best, and he told the Philippians so. He even told them to rejoice. But how do you do that…?
‘The Cure for America’
Pastor Jay gives a Biblical response to political violence in a divided America…
‘The Art of Discipleship’ (Ruth 3)
Everyone needs a helping hand in the faith—and everyone has a part to play in discipleship…!
‘The Heart of the Matter is a Matter of the Heart’ (Acts 16:14)
As much as fertile ground is needed for physical growth, spiritual growth demands a fertile heart…
‘Introduction to Philippians: Who’s the Real Enemy?’ (Part 4)
In the final installment of his Philippians introduction, Pastor Jay tackles two baffling questions: why did Paul and Silas stay in prison when they could have escaped, and why didn’t they tell the men who beat and imprisoned them that they were Roman citizens? Hint—it saved and protected the Philippian church from disaster… (Acts 16:22-40)
‘Philippians Introduction: Confronting Demons and Superstitions’
In Part 3 of Pastor Jay’s introduction to Philippians, a powerful demon confronts Paul and his team—but when Paul casts it out of the fortune-teller, the real trouble began. Lots of lessons in this message that the devil will hate (and you may not like some of them either)… (Acts 16:16-19)
“Where Will You Be at the End of the World?”
In one little verse Daniel summarizes the fate of the world, the origin of the Rapture and the whole reason Believers believe. Sadly, this greatest end-times event is often preached in whispers and received with rolled eyes, even though it’s the shining jewell of the salvation message. Don’t miss this one—you’ll be blessed—and moved.
Prophecy Update 2022 PART 2: “Prophecy’s Most Neglected Warning”
PART 2 of a hard-hitting study on End-Times Prophecy’s most neglected warning. For the not-easily offended…
“What’s Love Got To Do With It?” (Church Leadership, Finale)
Pastor Jay McCarl | Acts 20: Revelation 2-3; Ephesians 3:14-21 | What is the one thing Jesus demands of His leaders? This is the big one, church leaders… (Church Leadership, Finale)
“Inside Attack!” (Church Leadership, Part 5)
Pastor Jay McCarl | Acts 20:30-31 | The most devastating attacks on the church often come from within—and the world is watching… (Church Leadership, Part 5)
“Don’t Go Off Subject” (Church Leadership, Part 3)
Pastor Jay McCarl | Acts 20:25-28 | Church Leadership, Part 3: The answer to why the church is essential, including a provocation to the shepherds of God’s flock to never go off subject. ‘Nuff said.
“Beggars Who Bless”
Pastor Jay McCarl | Acts 19:20-21; 20:1-6
“Something About that Violent Protest”
Pastor Jay McCarl | Acts 19:21-20:1
[For the record—I misidentified the source and location of a very important verse I quoted: Peter, not Jesus, said “Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God…” —1 Peter 2:12. Sorry for the confusion. —Jay]
“Prophecy: The Bedrock of the Gospel”
Pastor Jay McCarl
Acts 13:23-47; Isaiah 52-53
“Do We Really Need Church?”
Pastor Jay McCarl
Acts 13:6-12
“What Powerful Preachers Preach” (Acts 13:4-6)
Pastor Jay McCarl
Acts 13:4-5
“What’s Eating You?”
Pastor Jay McCarl
Acts 12:19-13:4
“Prophet or Non-Prophet?”
Pastor Jay McCarl
Acts 11:27-30
“God’s Hand or Yours?”
Pastor Jay McCarl
Acts 11:19-21
“Preaching in the Shadow of Rome”
Pastor Jay McCarl
Acts 10:23-48
“One Giant Leap for Mankind”
*This message is longer because it includes a special 15 minute supplement on understanding Baptism–enjoy.
Pastor Jay McCarl
Acts 10:9-24
“When a Pagan Prays”
Pastor Jay McCarl
Acts 10:1-8
“WWPD (What Would Peter Do?)”
Pastor Jay McCarl
Acts 9:40-42